Confocal Analysis of Corneal Structures of Symptomatic Allergic Conjunctivitis Patients
- Conditions
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT01697969
- Lead Sponsor
- Alcon Research
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to descriptively evaluate the corneal structures of allergic conjunctivitis patients.
- Detailed Description
Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT) will be used to descriptively evaluate the corneal structures and assess the immune cell status of allergic conjunctivitis patients pre- and post-treatment with olopatadine 0.2% in relation to a normative database.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 17
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Read, sign, and date an Ethics Committee reviewed and approved informed consent form.
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Females of childbearing potential who:
- Are not breast-feeding;
- Do not intend to become pregnant for the duration of the study;
- Are using adequate birth control methods and agree to continue for the duration of the study.
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Able to read, understand and answer questions by investigator.
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Willing and able to attend all required study visits and follow directions as stipulated by the protocol and investigator.
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History of allergic conjunctivitis (within the past 12 months) and active signs and symptoms of ocular allergies for which treatment is necessary, in the opinion of the investigator.
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Visual acuity correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) or better in each eye at distance with or without glasses correction.
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Ocular health within normal limits as determined by the investigator.
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No contact lens wear 14 days prior to enrollment and willing to not wear contact lenses for the duration of the study.
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Willing to follow a 14-day washout period due to contraindicated medication use, if deemed necessary by investigator.
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Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.
- Contraindications or hypersensitivity to the use of the test article or its components.
- Inability or unwillingness to follow all study instructions and complete study visits as required.
- Only one sighted eye or visual acuity not correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) in both eyes at the Screening Visit.
- Ocular trauma within 6 months prior to Visit 1 in either eye.
- Any ocular surgical intervention within six months prior to Visit 1 or anticipation of ocular surgery during the study.
- Presumed or actual ocular infection within 30 days prior to Visit 1.
- Any severe or serious ocular condition or significant illness.
- Any abnormal slit-lamp findings at the time of the Screening Visit.
- Contact lens wear within 14 days prior to the study start and unwillingness to undergo a wash-out period of 14 days; unwilling to not wear contact lenses for the duration of the study.
- Use of over-the-counter (OTC) ocular medications within the past 14 days unless willing to follow wash out period.
- Use of topical or systemic ocular medications requiring longer than a two-week washout period.
- Participation in any other investigational study in the 30-day period before entry into this study (i.e., Visit 1) or concomitantly with this study.
- Women who are pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing potential not utilizing adequate birth control measures.
- Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Pataday Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2%, 1 drop once daily in both eyes for 14 days
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Patient-Assessed Ocular Itching Baseline (Day 1), Day 14 The patient rated the severity of ocular itching using a predetermined 0-4 scale, where 0=none and 4=severe itching with irresistible urge to rub. Each eye was rated separately. A 2-week washout period from prior allergy medication (if applicable) preceded the baseline assessment.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Iowa
🇺🇸Iowa City, Iowa, United States